“Pure & submissive”

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17

Verse Reflections:  This verse reflects the place I am in life.  I am finally ready for the wisdom that comes from heaven.  I am ready to be pure, eat pure foods and be submissive to the will of God.  I am sincere in my efforts to follow God’s directions.  I am amazed that I am able to do eat God foods without the cravings I have had for years.  And I am only 16 days away from my 90 days that makes a habit.  Last night I wanted to prepare a birthday celebration so I thought hard about the foods I prepared so that I could have the desert Mark chose and make it a fun night that honored God, my body, His Holy temple.  This verse just reinforces that I need to follow His wisdom, not a diet, not a temporary plan of eating.  It is a pure way to live. It is a pure way to eat.  If we are submissive to this plan and I am impartial and sincere in my efforts then God will reward our efforts with “good fruit”, a healthy body.  It is amazing how many verses can speak to me if a different way.  I see the “good fruit” as being more than just the fruits of the spirit.  We can have the fruit of a healthy body.

Prayer:  Thank you God for giving me the wisdom from heaven.  I like that phrase.  My own wisdom has failed me time and time again when it comes to eating.  I have finally opened my ears and I am listening to You, to your wisdom from heaven. I am following a plan of eating that I do believe came from Heaven, from You.  Continue to give me the ability to submit to this way of eating—God foods plus one.  Continue to allow me to be pure in my intentions, to eat pure foods.  Continue to give me Your wisdom.  Give me sincerity in this plan.  Allow me to reap the good fruit of a healthy body.  Today my wisdom is Your wisdom.  May I be pure, peace-loving, considerate, and submissive to You.  One Bible verse per day